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Season Attracts Common Butterfl Drough Type Botanical Name Exposure of Size Birds Hummin Native Description Name y t Interest g birds Looking for a flowering evergreen shrub that would tolerate most soil conditions (bogs to sandy areas) and would also attract pollinators? Look no further than this native laurel that blooms in spring. Also called sheep laurel, this Sun to low growing shrub blooms in June and July. Evergreen Sheep Laurel Partial Summer 3' x 6' YES NO YES NO YES YES are small in comparison to the other angustifolia Shade Kalmia latifolia. Leaves are evergreen and are tinged blue.

Warning: poisonous if ingested.

Drought tolerant once established. An adaptable "giant," it tolerates a wide range of soil and hardiness zones and is not troubled Sun to by significant pest or disease problems. Thuja x 'Green Hybrid Year Evergreen Partial 50' x 10' NO NO NO YES YES NO Giant' Arborvitae Round Shade 'Green Giant' is ornamentally appealing as a single specimen, as a screen, or as a living frame for your special landscape. Plant Sale 2021 Drought Tolerant Plants 2 of 31

Sensitive fern has medium to large-sized ferns; large, deeply pinnatifid fronds and spherical spore-bearing bodies borne on a separate stalk.

The fronds die quickly with the first autumn frosts, which is why the plant has gained its common name of the sensitive fern. This species Partial is reported to be poisonous to livestock and Spring to Fern Onoclea sensibilis Sensitive Fern Shade to 1' - 3' YES NO NO NO YES YES rarely, if ever, is troubled by browsing deer. Summer Shade It is found in wet woods, along streams, riverbanks, swamps and bogs; uncommon in forested environments.

The preference is partial sun to light shade, moist conditions, and soil that is loamy, silty, or sandy.

This native sedge forms short clusters and spreads slowly by rhizomes to become a lush carpet. It provides an excellent seasonal cover for small foraging songbirds and mammals. Groundcov Carex Sun to 6-8" x 6- Reddish brown thimble-like flowers top the Spring NO NO NO YES YES YES er pennsylvanica Sedge Shade 8" narrow fine textured leaves in spring.

Foliage is green, red to purple. Thrives in dry soil and remains lush in the shade of deciduous trees. It is deer resistant. Plant Sale 2021 Drought Tolerant Plants 3 of 31

This is a resilient sedge for wetlands and disturbed sites. Plants prosper in sun or part shade. Moist soil is preferred but plants will tolerate average soils, drought and wet sites.

This clump forming perennial is indigenous to both acid and alkaline soils and is adapted to heavy clay. Plants are competitive and in an ideal growing situation may become aggressive. Sun to Groundcov Carex vulpinoidea Fox Sedge Partial Spring 3' x 3' YES NO NO YES YES YES Fox sedge is valuable for wetland restoration er Shade and erosion control drainage ditches. Its ability to populate disturbed places makes this sedge a good choice to colonize wetland mitigation sites. Plants are pest resistant and unpalatable to deer and other herbivores.

In garden situations, plants should be cut to the ground during late winter. Plant with other wet tolerant plants such as turtlehead and Cardinal .

One of the few grasses that tolerates shade, Hakonechloa forms a graceful colorful groundcover or specimen plant. Slender stems hold bright yellow foliage with Sun to Groundcov Hakonechloa Japanese Year 12" x 15- thin forest green stripes having the effect of a Partial NO NO NO YES YES NO er macra 'Aureola' Forest Grass Round 20" tiny bamboo. The arching leaves are further Shade accented in early fall with a red-pink tint.

Slow spreading and non-invasive it will do best in partially shaded, moist and rich soil areas. Plant Sale 2021 Drought Tolerant Plants 4 of 31

'Heavy Metal' features intense blue-green foliage in spring and summer which turns soft yellow in the fall. The leaves remain strongly upright despite heavy rains, creating wonderful vertical interest in the garden. Groundcov Panicum virgatum Mid Switchgrass Full Sun 3' NO NO NO YES YES YES er 'Heavy Metal' Summer In summer, airy panicles of flowers dance above the foliage, followed by seed heads which remian through the winter.

Tolerates heat and drought. This is the reddest of all the Panicums, turning color in mid-summer, ending in a deep burgundy red in fall. Topped with airy, dark tan seed Groundcov Panicum virgatum Summer Switchgrass Full Sun 4' NO NO NO YES YES YES heads in late summer. er 'Shenandoah' to Fall Thrives in average soil and tolerates heat and drought. This little bluestem is remarkable for its very tight, upright habit, its thick blades, great drought resistance, and lovely colors. Red tips transition through purple down to blue-green at the base. Beautiful even in winter, when its fine, Schizachyrium upright foliage takes on a reddish amber tone. Groundcov Bluestem Year scoparium Full Sun 3-4' x 1' NO NO NO YES YES YES er Grass Round It tolerates a wide range of growing conditions 'Standing Ovation' including poor, dry soils. Cut back in early spring to make way for new growth. It will self-seed and come back larger every year to fill an area, but this spread is slow and never invasive.

Black walnut tolerant. Plant Sale 2021 Drought Tolerant Plants 5 of 31

Autumn moor grass is a cool season, clump- forming ornamental grass which typically grows 8-12" tall with narrow flower spikes rising above the foliage clump in summer to 18" tall. Flowers give way in autumn to silvery-white inflorescences. Attractive, narrow, yellow-green foliage (to 3/16" wide). Groundcov Sesleria Autumn Full Sun Fall 8-12" NO NO NO NO YES NO Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well- er autumnalis Moor Grass drained soil in full sun to part shade. Tolerates a wide range of soils and drought. Somewhat intolerant of high summer heat and humidity. Cut clumps back to the ground in late winter.

This grass is indigenous to the moors of Europe and puts on its best flowering display in autumn, hence the common name.

The gray-green, dissected foliage of this yarrow is interesting in its own right. The foliage is topped by flat-topped clusters of pale yellow Achillea flowers in early summer. The flowers may be Hybrid cut for fresh arrangements or dried for Perennial filipendulina Full Sun Summer 24" NO NO YES YES YES NO Yarrow everlasting bouquets. 'Moonshine' All Achilleas must have full sun and a well- drained soil. They have the ability to withstand poor soil and droughty conditions. Plant Sale 2021 Drought Tolerant Plants 6 of 31

Yarrows are among the best perennials for planting in hot, dry and sunny locations, providing good color throughout the summer months. This hybrid features salmon-pink flowers that age to rusty terracotta , then creamy yellow.

Delicate, fern-like leaves produce an airy effect and are fragrant when crushed. Tiny flowers are Achillea densely packed in large, flat-topped, terminal Perennial millefolium 'Terra Yarrow Full Sun Summer 2-3’ x 2’ NO NO YES YES YES YES flower clusters 2-4" across. Excellent as cut Cotta' flowers, fresh or dried. Remove spent flowers regularly to promote continued blooming. Easily divided in fall or early spring.

Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well- drained soil in full sun. Tolerant of heat and humidity, but flower color may fade in extended, hot summer weather. Drought tolerant once established. Tends to spread quickly; divide when overcrowded. Plant Sale 2021 Drought Tolerant Plants 7 of 31

This decidedly hardy Agastache brings a new color palette with its long racemes of smoky blue violet flowers that never seem to stop coming. It remains compact with an early pinch and will flower from July to frost.

This is an upright, clump-forming giant hyssop that grows to 32” tall. Aromatic (anise scented), Agastache 'Purple Perennial Hyssop Full Sun Summer 24-32" NO YES YES YES YES NO lance-shaped to ovate leaves are blue green. Haze' Flowers are attractive to bees, hummingbirds and butterflies.

Grow in full sun and average to dry soils. Good soil drainage is essential. Definitely more tolerant of winter wetness than its pink cousins, but it may still succumb to wet clay soils in the winter.

This charming dwarf lady's mantle sprouts gray- green serrated foliage and zesty citron-yellow flower clusters that turn reddish once they’re done.

Sun to Chartreuse colored flowers will appear in late Alchemilla Dwarf Lady's Spring to Perennial Partial .5' x 2' NO NO NO NO YES NO spring in to early summer. Towards mid erythropoda Mantle Summer Shade summer, leaves may need refreshing. Just sheer them back and a new flush of leaves will appear.

Plant as a ground cover in rock gardens, dish gardens or that tough hell strip. Plant with sedums, dwarf irises and hardy geraniums. Plant Sale 2021 Drought Tolerant Plants 8 of 31

This long-blooming, compact Amsonia blooms longer and stronger than any species Amsonia. This beauty is a very compact plant with clusters of star-shaped flowers of a deep lavender-blue shade; much richer than the steel blue for which Amsonias are known. Amsonia Sun to Hybrid Summer Perennial tabernaemontana Partial 15" NO YES YES YES YES YES This low grower makes an ideal edging plant, for Amsonia to Fall 'Blue Ice' Shade it has no down time. Blue flowers in May and June, golden yellow fall color, and shiny, willow- shaped leaves all season long. In full sun or partial shade and evenly moist, slightly acidic soil, it brings a soothing presence to the front of the border year after year and asks little in return. It is a first-rate garden plant.

Anemone virginiana is a charming native wildflower with an upright and airy appearance. Showy white flowers resemble small poppies. The lobed leaves are an attractive dark green and contain a chemical that repels insect and animal browsers.

Easily grown in average to dry well-drained soil Sun to Anemone Tall Spring to in full sun to part shade. It does enjoy the Perennial Partial 3' x 1-2' NO NO NO YES YES YES virginiana Thimbleweed Fall addition of compost. Not as aggressive a Shade spreader as other anemone species.

After the sepals fall, ornamental thimble-like seed clusters remain, extending the season of interest. They become fluffy when they disperse their seed. Excellent spring flower for woodland gardens, naturalized areas or native wildflower gardens. Plant Sale 2021 Drought Tolerant Plants 9 of 31

Anemone x hybrida 'Whirlwind' is a graceful plant with pure white semi-double satiny flowers held on 3-4'stems above basal toothed green leaves. It is a long lived clumping perennial that spreads by rhizomes to four feet or more. Anemone x Sun to Hybrid Perennial hybrida Partial Fall 4' x 4' NO NO YES YES YES NO Anemone Use in the woodland garden to follow early Shade 'Whirlwind' spring bulbs and summer's waning blossoms, or in the perennial garden with asters , monkshood and other fall bloomers.

Prefers rich, loose well drained soil. Protect from wind.

Asclepias verticillata is an upright unbranched perennial that rambles to form colonies from underground rhizomes. Foliage is needle-like, fine textured and whorled in umbrella like clusters along the stems. Foliage offers a lovely yellow fall color.

Fragrant white flowers occur from mid-summer Sun to Whorled 12-30" x and into autumn. This late bloomer is among Perennial Partial Summer NO YES YES YES YES YES verticillata Milkweed 12-24" the last milkweeds to go dormant. This makes it Shade a very valuable late season food source for Monarch butterflies and their caterpillars.

Plants are best adapted to sunny dry sites and are drought tolerant and vigorous. If self- seeding is an issue, remove the pods before seed are released. NOTE: It is poisonous to livestock and . Plant Sale 2021 Drought Tolerant Plants 10 of 31

Purple Passion is the creme de la creme of the gourmet asparagus world. Chefs say this is the best tasting asparagus to be found on any continent.

Asparagus Sun to Purple Passion bears purplish colored spears Spring to Perennial officinalis 'Purple Asparagus Partial 3' x 4' NO NO NO YES YES NO measuring up to 3/4 inches in diameter. Though Summer Passion' Shade it takes up space in the garden and time for establishment, no other vegetable gives you as much in return as asparagus. The tall, feathery fronds blend nicely with other perennials and if well established, a bed can produce for up to 15 years.

Looking to add to your short meadow bed with a native grass? Blue grama grass is a great selection as it only grows to 14" tall with seed heads.

It has a fine texture and produces blue-green seedheads which are suspended horizontally like tiny brushes from the tip of each stem. Blooms Blue Grama Summer 12-14"' x from July to October. The plant turns tan when Perennial Bouteloua gracilis Full Sun YES NO YES NO YES YES grass to Fall 18" dormant. Cut to the ground in late winter before new shoots appear.

Larval host to many skippers and skipperlings. Tolerant of black walnut, but not the shade.

Great companion with miniature carnations, trailing sedums and summer bulbs like naked ladies. Plant Sale 2021 Drought Tolerant Plants 11 of 31

The fine textured foliage of verticillata 'Zagreb' is attractive throughout the growing season. 'Zagreb' has bright golden, 2" daisy-like flowers that cover the plant in June & July. If cut Coreopsis back, it will rebloom in the fall. Leave the final Threadleaf Early Perennial verticillata Full Sun 12-20" YES NO YES YES YES YES seed heads on through the winter - the birds Coreopsis Summer 'Zagreb' love them.

This is a selection of a plant that is native from to . It tolerates poor soil and is drought tolerant.

This hardy cyclamen typically grows 4-6" tall and features pink or white tinged with pink flowers (2" long) with a darker eye and reflexed petals. Blooms somewhat profusely in late summer into fall, one flower per stem. Cyclamen Hardy Partial Perennial Fall 4-6” NO NO NO YES YES NO hederifolium Cyclamen Shade Extremely attractive, ivy-shaped, mottled leaves are variably colored, but usually gray-green with silver and white marbling. The flower stalks typically rise up late summer to early fall and are followed by the foliage which persists through winter and goes dormant in late spring.

‘Tiny Rubies’ forms a compact tufted cluster of small grey-green leaves. Miniature, double, ruby red blossoms sit a-top the foliage in late spring, Dianthus early summer and release a delightful spicy Cheddar May- fragrance. Perennial gratianopolitanus Full Sun 4" x 12" NO NO NO YES YES NO Pinks June 'Tiny Rubies' Over time the plant spreads slowly up to 2'. Perfect for a rock garden or border, this diminutive perennial needs full sun and well- drained soil. Thrives in dry conditions. Plant Sale 2021 Drought Tolerant Plants 12 of 31

Echinacea, a North American native, has big, bright flowers that appear from late June until frost. This selection is an exceptional bloomer on vigorous, full plants.

Large daisy-like flowers with dark centers come in colors from rich purple, pink, red and orange Echinacea tones to lighter yellows, creams and white. Summer Perennial hybridia Coneflower Full Sun 24" x 24" YES NO YES YES YES YES Blooms last well, cut or dried. Leave some spent to Fall 'Cheyenne Spirit' blooms on the plants in the fall because their seeds provide winter food for finches and other birds. The dried seed heads also provide architectural interest in the winter.

Coneflowers thrive in average soils in hot, dry conditions. 2013 AAS Flower Award Winner. Deer resistant.

Exceptionally large, lavender-violet, star-shaped Epimedium Partial Mid flowers are borne in racemes. Leaves are oval Perennial grandiflorum Barrenwort Shade to 8-12" NO NO NO YES YES NO Spring coming to a point, acquiring shades of red and Shade 'Lilafee' tan during spring and fall. Plant Sale 2021 Drought Tolerant Plants 13 of 31

Looking for a reliable and profuse-flowering, low- growing perennial that is also evergreen? Did we say that it is also good in dry shade? Domino barrenwort is your plant!

Domino is a heavy bloomer in April and May, producing a multitude of airy flowers displayed Partial on burgundy stems. The blooms have long Epimedium x Mid Perennial Barrenwort Shade to 24" x 30" NO NO NO YES YES NO white spurs which end in purple cupped 'Domino' Spring Shade centers. The spikes emerge from evergreen leaves which are mottled with large burgundy spots.

Treat it as groundcover for the woodland's edge, you won't be disappointed. Plant with spring bulbs, Allegheny pachysandra and Lenten rose. Very low maintenance perennial.

If you looking for a plant for foliage interest as well as floral interest, look no further. 'Ascot Rainbow' spurge has tricolored foliage and flowers -- shades of pink, green and pink. In Euphorbia x cooler temperatures, the colors will be more Hybrid Spring to intense. Perennial martinii 'Ascot Full Sun 20" x 20" NO NO NO YES YES NO Spurge Summer Rainbow' Preferring well draining soil and some space, this spurge will be at home in a dry, sunny bed. Try it in containers. Plant with dark purple leaved plants like purple smoke bush or 'Diablo' nine- bark. This native, selected by Dale Hendrick's at nearby North Creek Nursery, features excitingly Heuchera variable silver and blue marbled foliage due to American Partial Spring to being propagated from seed. The clusters of Perennial americana 'Dale's 8-12" NO NO NO NO YES NO Alumroot Shade Fall tiny, bright green flowers are held above the Strain' foliage in May and June.

An excellent drought tolerant groundcover. Plant Sale 2021 Drought Tolerant Plants 14 of 31

In 1999 this brilliant variety was the All American award winner. Flowers are spikes of fiery red, vivid orange and soft yellow. Tubular flowers attract swarms of hummingbirds. Kniphofia uvaria Summer Perennial Torch Lily Full Sun 3' x 2-3' YES NO NO NO YES NO Tap roots ensure excellent drought resistance. 'Flamenco' to Fall This herbacious perennial is ideal for xeriscape gardens. It adds a distinct tropical look to the garden.

Kniphofia thrives with normal, well drained soil.

This lavender (introduced in 2013) conquers many of the problems often found in lavenders: it tolerates the extremes of both cold and heat without dying back, is resistant to common root Lavandula x and foliar diseases, and grows superbly in mid- Hybrid 2.5' x Perennial intermedia Full Sun Summer NO NO YES YES YES NO Atlantic gardens. Lavender 4.5' 'Phenomenal' ™ Heat and humidity does not scare this plant. Plan on giving this evergreen (mild winters) lavender space to spread out. Can be grown as an informal hedge. An exceptional compact native with fine- textured, deep green, grassy leaves, Dwarf Blazing Star sends up numerous spikes with tassel-like rosy purple flowers in August and September. Unique to the genus the flowers open from top to bottom on the spike in a slow Sun to unfurling of brilliant color. Excellent as a cut Liatris Dwarf Blazing Perennial Partial Summer 18" x 18" NO NO YES YES YES YES flower. microcephala Star Shade Liatris microcephala can be found in sandy, dry prairies and open glades of the Southern .

Tolerant of clay and drought, very low maintenance. Loved by butterflies! Plant Sale 2021 Drought Tolerant Plants 15 of 31

Tall spikes of rich scarlet flowers that attract hummingbirds are borne in mid to late summer. Cardinal Partial Perennial Lobelia cardinalis Summer 3-4' NO YES YES NO YES YES Native to our streamsides or damp meadows, Flower Shade cardinal flower thrives in moist soils and will self- sow. American aloe forms a lovely succulent rosette of smooth, waxy, sword-shaped leaves with undulating edges. Leaves often sport reddish spots. In summer, a 3 to 5 foot stalk arises bearing fragrant greenish-white flowers. Sun to Manfreda American 3-6' x 2- Perennial Partial Summer NO YES NO NO YES YES Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well- virginica Aloe 3' Shade drained soil in full sun to part shade.

An interesting architectural specimen, it is a good plant for rock gardens, in a dry corner of the perennial border, or a container. The fragrant blooms are pollinated by sphinx moths.

This low growing catmint will cascade over any rockwall or container and bloom from summer to early fall. Unlike other catmints, 'Junior Walker' is sterile and will not self-seed. Flowers Nepeta x faassenii Sun to are light blue/purple. Dwarf Summer Perennial (racemosa) Partial 1.5' x 3' NO YES YES YES YES NO Catmint to Fall 'Junior Walker' Shade Sheer to encourage reblooming. Drought resistant once established.

Companion plants: , Daylilies and Coreopsis Plant Sale 2021 Drought Tolerant Plants 16 of 31

Victoire de la Marne is a large, double, deep fuchsia pink . Flowers are extremely fragrant and are great for cutting! Trouble free, long lived perennial with attractive foliage all summer. Attractive to butterflies.

Blooms best in full sun but will tolerate Paeonia lactiflora Sun to Early afternoon shade. Prefers a deep, well-drained, Perennial 'Victoire de la Hybrid Peony Partial 32" x 30" NO NO YES YES YES NO Summer fertile, slightly alkaline soil. Remove dead Shade Marne' flowers as they fade, then cut back plant as the foliage dies down in fall. Remove old foliage in fall to prevent disease.

Plant with other early summer flowering perennials or bulbs to make a big show: beardtongue, daylilies and poppies.

This lovely hybrid is named after Denver’s famous amphitheater which was carved out of the spectacular red sandstone cliffs in the foothills west of the city. This hybrid has glossy, narrow foliage and tall spikes of stunning rose- Penstemon x pink and white flowers that bloom all summer long. Hummingbirds and butterflies love this Perennial mexicali ‘Red Beard-tongue Sun Summer 18" x 15" YES YES YES NO YES YES perennial, not to mention being deer resistant. Rocks’ This is a vigorous grower that performs best in moderately fertile, but well-drained soils.

Though drought tolerant, "Red Rocks"™ will flower most vigorously with regular watering. Plant Sale 2021 Drought Tolerant Plants 17 of 31

Named Plant of the Year by the Perennial Plant Association in 1995, this Russian sage can grow to 5', bearing airy spikes of small, tubular blue- violet flowers from late summer to fall. Silvery Perovskia Summer stems set off grey-green aromatic leaves. Perennial Russian Sage Full Sun 36-60" NO NO YES YES YES NO atriplicifolia to Fall This is a great companion plant for rudbeckia and sedums, which thrive in the same dry, sunny conditions. Woody stems are hard to divide; propagate by cuttings.

'Jeana' is an unusually mildew-resistant Phlox with sweetly fragrant lavender-pink flowers clusters. It blooms for an extended period from summer into fall.

It thrives in organic, moist to average soil in full sun to light shade. Plants in shade will have Sun to Phlox paniculata Summer Summer 2-4' x 2- smaller flowers and weaker stems. Tolerant of Perennial Partial NO YES YES YES YES YES 'Jeana' Phlox to Fall 3' drought once established. Benefits from Shade occasional fertilization. Deadhead to prolong blooming season.

Garden phlox is a staple of the perennial border. Good for cut flowers. Regardless of flower color, it is attractive to hummingbirds and a host of pollinators. Black walnut tolerant. Plant Sale 2021 Drought Tolerant Plants 18 of 31

If you are in need of a native, spring flowering perennial, look no further than this beauty! The Crimson Beauty moss phlox is a very easy to grow ground cover that provides a pop of color in spring. The low-mounding plant works well in sunny locations where bright color is wanted. It blooms in early spring with dark green needle- like foliage being covered by an abundance of dainty red flowers. Phlox subulata Mid 2-6" x Perennial Moss Pink Full Sun NO NO YES NO YES YES 'Crimson Beauty' Spring 12" This low-growing phlox has multiple uses, including container plantings, edgings, and is a stand-out in a rock garden. This variety of Phlox is drought resistant, so it is particularly well- suited for our area that tends to be hot and dry during summer. It is very hardy and will thrive in zones 4 to 8.

Plant with summer bulbs, sedums and irises.

This phlox is a spring perennial that stands out in any garden with low mats of bright, showy, light blue flowers. An evergreen with small, bright green, needle-like foliage, it is great for rock gardens, borders or slopes. Phlox subulata Late Perennial Moss Pink Full Sun 6" x 18" NO NO YES NO YES YES 'Emerald Blue' Spring 'Emerald Blue' creates a dramatic effect cascading over walls or as a carpet of color.

Soil should be fertile and good drainage is a must. Plant Sale 2021 Drought Tolerant Plants 19 of 31

Your neighbor is sure to ask what this perennial is as it would carpet your garden in white.

Moss phlox is an excellent evergreen perennial for the sunny spot. The ideal soil is quick Phlox subulata Mid draining especially during the winter time. Perennial Moss Pink Full Sun 6" x 24" NO NO YES YES YES YES 'Snowflake' Spring Plant moss phlox on slopes, rock gardens, the hell strip or front of the perennial border.

Companion plant with sedums as well as hens and chicks.

Huge glaucous, gray leaves form a basal rosette that is topped by flowering stems that reach as high as 7 feet! 3 inch black cones are surrounded by drooping yellow petals; very Rudbeckia Giant Perennial Full Sun Summer 7' YES NO YES YES YES NO striking in the landscape. maxima Coneflower This is a unique native plant that attracts butterflies and is featured in the Butterfly River in Tyler's Stopford Family Meadow Maze.

The lyre-leaved sage is native to the woods edge and tall meadows of the .

A prized foliage plant full of intrigue. Compact basal rosettes of shiny burgundy leaves turning Sun to Salvia lyrata Lyre-leaved to deep purple in summer and then to red in the Perennial Partial Summer 18" NO NO YES YES YES NO 'Purple Knockout' Sage fall with spikes of pale lilac blue flowers. Shade Attracts the bees and butterflies.

Very easy to grow in most soil types and will self sow to spread and become a dense groundcover - a great native substitute for Ajuga. Plant Sale 2021 Drought Tolerant Plants 20 of 31

This vigorous plant produces spikes of clear, rich blue-purple flowers on dark stems creating strong linear form in the garden. It will re- bloom if older flowers are removed. The finely wrinkled foliage is aromatic and looks fresh Salvia nemorosa 18-30" x Perennial Violet Sage Sun May NO NO YES YES YES NO throughout the season. It has a tidy upright 'Caradonna' 12" habit.

It prefers well-drained average soil and thrives in heat and drought, but does not tolerate wet soil in the winter. This dwarf presents golden yellow button flowers borne profusely on a tight Santolina Cypress evergreen mound of aromatic silver-gray. It’s Perennial chamaecyparissus Lavendercott Full Sun Summer 12" x 12" NO NO NO NO YES NO deer and pest proof, extremely drought (incana) 'Nana' on tolerant, and is still the perfect choice for edging the herb garden or tucking into the rockery or a small sunny nook.

Sedum acre is a tiny, rhizomatous, tuberous- rooted, carpet-forming, evergreen succulent perennial which forms an interesting and often impressive ground cover. Plants are thickly clothed with blunt, conical, pale green leaves. Small, terminal clusters of tiny, star-shaped, five- petaled, yellow flowers (each to 1/2” across) bloom in flat terminal inflorescences just above Sun to Early the foliage throughout most of the summer. Perennial Sedum acre Stonecrop Partial 4" x 24" NO NO NO YES YES NO Summer Shade Easily grown in hot dry spots, stonecrop can be treated as a ground cover for your trouble areas. Best in dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils of moderate to low fertility.

Plants freely self-seed in optimal growing conditions. Break off a stem segment and stick it in the ground for a new plant. Plant Sale 2021 Drought Tolerant Plants 21 of 31

If you like to keep succulents as houseplants, then you will love this evergreen sedum for the garden. Hardy to 0F, this bluish green sedum is great for containers, front of borders, rock gardens, roof gardens or anywhere that has full sun. Excellent as groundcover. Plant it in soil Sedum Early Perennial Stonecrop Full Sun 3" x 24" NO NO YES NO YES NO that drains well and stand back. dasyphyllum Summer Easily propagated by tossing leaves that have broken off on to the ground.

Plant with other short sedums, ornamental onions, and moss phlox. ‘Fuldaglut’ is a low-growing, mat-forming, maroon-leaved cultivar that grows 2-3” tall but spreads to 18” wide. Leaves are attractive throughout the growing season.

Rose red blooms appear August to September Sedum spurium Hybrid Late 4" x 4- and are attractive to butterflies. Perennial Full Sun NO NO YES YES YES NO 'Fludaglut' Stonecrop Summer 18" Easily grown in acidic, average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates some light shade. Likes sandy or gravelly soils. Tolerates poor soils. Needs good soil drainage to perform well. Drought tolerant. Avoid overwatering. Plant Sale 2021 Drought Tolerant Plants 22 of 31

The evergreen creeping selections of Stonecrop are excellent groundcover plants, particularly for hot, dry sites with poor soil. Larinem Park forms a low carpet of small, rounded green leaves, spreading to form a thick patch. Clusters of white starry flowers appear in late spring. Sun to Sedum ternatum Late Perennial Stonecrop Partial 4" x 23" NO NO NO YES YES YES A fast grower, this is best kept away from slower 'Larinem Park' Spring Shade alpine plants that it might smother. Also a good choice for tubs and mixed containers. Easy to propagate; simply break pieces off in early summer and stick them in the ground.

Larinem Park is more tolerant of shade and moisture than other Sedum species. Seseli gummiferum is an umbelliferous biennial or short-lived perennial that is native to the Crimea and South Aegean. In the first year, it features a basal rosette of succulent, finely- dissected, fern-like, silver-gray foliage that rises to 12-18" tall and as wide. In the second year, large 5" umbels of pale pink flowers bloom in mid-summer atop thick gray-green stems that rise above the foliage to 2-3' tall. Flowers fade Seseli 24-36" x Perennial Moon Carrot Full Sun Summer NO NO NO NO YES NO to white as they age. gummiferum 12-8" Easily grown in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates some light shade. Performs well in sandy soils. Drought tolerant. Removal of flower stems to the base immediately after flowers fade may encourage perennial tendencies. Regardless, plants will remain in the garden via self-seeding. Plant Sale 2021 Drought Tolerant Plants 23 of 31

A native of the Pacific Northwest, this clump- forming perennial looks great in the garden with its graceful architectural appearance. The strong, slightly arching stems have deep green alternating leaves with strong parallel veins running up to the tip. Plume-like clusters of False Partial Smilacina Mid 24-36" x small, white flowers - enjoy their unexpected Perennial Solomon's Shade to NO NO NO NO YES NO racemosa Spring 24" rose fragrance - crown this perennial in mid- Shade Seal spring.

By late summer, round red berries that are sometimes spotted with purple appear. It is drought tolerant once established and grows well in dry, shady locations. Stoke's aster can be easily grown in average well- drained soil in full sun. Blooms appear in early summer and look like large blue corn flowers. Deadhead individual spent flowers and remove spent flowering stems to encourage additional blooms. Plants can be cut back to basal foliage after bloom. Sun to Perennial Stokesia laevis Stoke's Aster Partial Summer 2' x 1.5' NO NO YES NO YES YES Great planted with other sun loving natives like Shade asters, solidago and liatris.

Tolerates filtered sunlight, but prefers full sun. Although it prefers moist, sandy soils, it has surprisingly good drought and heat tolerance. Wet soil in winter is the main cause of death for this plant. Plant Sale 2021 Drought Tolerant Plants 24 of 31

This brings welcome bloom to the garden well into October. Lavender blue single-ray flowers Symphyotrichum are fine textured. The gray-green foliage is (Aster) aromatic. If cut back in mid June it will be about Aromatic Perennial oblongifolium Full Sun Fall 2-3’ YES YES YES NO YES YES 2’ but will be dense and full. It is a favorite of Aster 'Raydon's butterflies and is a great cut flower. Favorite' Aster oblongifolius is native to open dry areas so does well in average well-drained soil.

One of the best Creeping Thymes for general groundcover purposes. This is a low, creeping species with fuzzy grey-green foliage, occasionally producing soft-pink flowers. Thymus Woolly Perennial pseudolanuginosu Full Sun Summer 3" x 24" NO NO YES YES YES NO A strong grower, ideal as a drought-tolerant Thyme s lawn substitute or for planting between flagstones, tolerating moderate foot traffic. Woolly Thyme is easily divided in spring or early fall, and even small pieces will take root and grow. Evergreen.

No, this plant is not named after David Letterman! The fine textured foliage, similar to Amsonia hubrichtii, provides mop-headed interest from spring through fall. The star-like purple flowers bloom in late summer and will Vernonia attract lots of butterflies to your garden. Spring to Perennial lettermannii 'Iron Ironweed Full Sun 3' x 3' NO NO YES YES YES YES Fall Grow in full sun in average to dry soils with good Butterfly' drainage.

Combine with one of the many coneflower and Joe Pye Weed for a great late summer show. Because of the fine textured foliage, it looks best planted in groups. Plant Sale 2021 Drought Tolerant Plants 25 of 31

New Jersey Tea is a small upright deciduous shrub with clusters of small white flowers at the Ceanothus branch tip. Tough, adaptable plant that likes Shrub Full Sun Spring 2-3' YES YES YES NO YES YES americanus Tea sandy soils in open areas. The dired leaves make a tea that was popular during the Revolutionary War. This native shrub is also referred to as burning bush with its orange-red fall color and attractive rosy-pink fruit capsules that persist into winter. But don't confuse this plant with the common winged euonymus, Euonymus alatus. Euonymus Sun to Year Shrub atropurpurea var. Burning Bush Partial 12-24' x YES NO NO NO YES NO This burning bush is very shade tolerant, yet it Round atropurpurea Shade grows well and becomes an attractive dense specimen in full sun. Can be grown in clump form or pruned up to form an attractive 8-12 foot small tree. Flowers are purple in May to June and then form orange/red fruits in September to October. Plant Sale 2021 Drought Tolerant Plants 26 of 31

Deep, blueish-green, leathery foliage and 14” pure white wide lace cap blooms make for a stunning combination in any setting. This beautiful native selection stands tall and never flops, even with it’s massive blooms.

It’s an upright, yet bushy plant that will stop anyone walking past with it’s truly incredible blooms and stout and sturdy stature. It is a Hydrangea Sun to Smooth Summer 3-5' x 3- favorite of bees and butterflies! Shrub arborescens Partial NO NO YES NO YES YES Hydrangea to Fall 5' Shade 'Haas' Halo' 'Haas' Halo' is one smooth hydrangea that will not wilt on the first dry day of summer. It can handle massive droughts and a long, hot summer full of heat and humidity. It is beautiful planted as a specimen and lovely en masse along a woodland edge. This fantastic, strong new selection would prefer morning sun, but if it’s got enough water, it can handle anything you give it. Winter Jasmine is a great plant for problem banks and to soften walls. Bright yellow flowers are a beautiful surprise during the winter months. Its habit is mounded and spreading with slender angled stems, green when young Sun to Jasminum Winter 3-4’ x 4- turning gray-brown with age. Leaves are a deep Shrub Partial Winter NO NO NO YES YES NO nudiflorum Jasmine 7’ glossy green in summer. Shade It prefers well-drained soil but is very adaptable to soil type. Cut back hard every three years to rejuvenate. Layer to encourage colonizing. Plant Sale 2021 Drought Tolerant Plants 27 of 31

A deciduous shrub native to the Northeast, Spicebush is good for naturalizing or for the garden border. Greenish-yellow flowers wake up the spring landscape in April. Small red fruits, on the female plant, are especially enjoyed by birds in the Fall. Female plants need a male pollinator in order to set fruit, however. Sun to Spring to 6-12' x 6- Fall color is a good clear yellow, especially when Shrub Lindera benzoin Spicebush Partial YES NO YES YES YES YES Fall 12' grown in full sun. Stems, fruit and leaves emit a Shade fragrance similar to "Old Spice" when bruised. The larva (caterpillar) of the spicebush swallowtail butterfly feeds on the leaves of this shrub. Lindera is named for the Swedish botanist, Johann Lindler.

Prefers a moist, acid, well-drained soil. Tolerates dense shade and clay soils. Plant Sale 2021 Drought Tolerant Plants 28 of 31

A much prized plant because of its low- maintenance and the popularity of the berries to wildlife. 'Viking' produces larger, tastier fruit than the species; ¾" in diameter, round, profuse and mature in early autumn. They are rich in vitamin C, ferrum, and iodine, and make excellent eating fresh, stewed, dried, or juiced. Clusters of small white flowers bloom in spring.

if you are growing 'Viking' for its ornamental Photinia (Aronia) Sun to beauty, leave the berries on the shrub as they Black Spring to 3-6' x 5- Shrub melanocarpa Partial YES NO YES NO YES YES provide nutritious meals for the songbirds. Chokecherry Fall 6' 'Viking' Shade Autumn leaves sport brilliant tones of orange, scarlet, and carmine, which remain for many weeks before falling into a colorful pool on the garden floor. Show-stopping color!

Chokeberry thrives in moist soil but will tolerate dry soil in sun or partial shade. 'Viking' is self- fertile, so you need plant only one for a full crop of berries. It needs no pruning, is quite drought- tolerant once established in your garden. Plant Sale 2021 Drought Tolerant Plants 29 of 31

Red Esquire is a stand out for any small garden or for growing in a container. White flowers pop against the dark sombre burgundy red foliage in Physocarpus early summer. Like most ninebarks, it is easy to Sun to care for and will attract pollinators. opulifolius Dwarf Early Shrub Partial 47" x 12" YES NO YES NO YES YES 'Gelesq' Red Ninebark Summer Shade Red Esquire is easy to maintain. It performs well Esquire® in any type of soil, in sun to partial shade.

This is a relative new introduction and no data is present for fall color.

Native to eastern North America, this viburnum is a relatively small, rounded, suckering, deciduous, woodland shrub which has long been cultivated for its attractive summer flowers and foliage. The leaves provide excellent rose-purple fall color and contrast with the mature dark fruits. Sun to Viburnum Maple-leaved Early 3-6' x 2- Shrub Partial YES NO YES NO YES YES Naturalize in open woodland areas. Also may be acerifolium Viburnum Summer 4' Shade used in shrub borders, foundations or hedges. The relatively low-growing plants provide good nesting and escape cover for birds and small mammals.

The plants will thrive in moist soils and a range of light conditions but they are a good choice for dry soils in deep shade. Plant Sale 2021 Drought Tolerant Plants 30 of 31

' Brave' has better drought resistance than most dogwood cultivars available and is noted for having resistance to anthracnose and powdery mildew. The blossoms feature red bracts that fade to white in the center.

A small deciduous tree with a low-branching, broadly-pyramidal but somewhat flat-topped Sun to habit, it is arguably the most beautiful of the Flowering Spring to 15-30' x Tree 'Comco No 1' Partial YES NO YES YES YES YES native American flowering trees. Oval, dark Dogwood Fall 25-35' Cherokee Brave Shade green leaves turn attractive shades of red in fall. Bright red fruits are bitter and inedible to humans (poisonous) but loved by birds. Fruits mature in late summer/early fall and may persist until late in the year.

Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well- drained soils but prefers moist, organically rich, acidic soils in part shade. Swamp White Oak is a deciduous tree with a broad, rounded crown. The dark, shiny green leaves are silver on the underside. Fall color is usually yellow, but sometimes reddish purple. Though ornamentally insignificant, flowers bloom in April attracting -seeking insects Sun to Swamp White that attract migrating vireos, tanagers and Tree Quercus bicolor Partial Fall 50' x 60' YES NO NO NO YES YES Oak warblers in search of a meal. Shade Large acorns mature in early fall providing food for deer, wild turkey, black bear, fox and gray squirrels. Indigenous to moist, bottomland locations, this oak has surprisingly good drought resistance. Plant Sale 2021 Drought Tolerant Plants 31 of 31

Clematis virginiana is a native plant whose elegance comes from mixing toughness and beauty. Fast-growing and trouble-free, without all the baggage, dogma and fuss of the mass- market Clematis. Small white 4-petaled flowers are sweetly fragrant and in massive profusion in high summer, just when your garden needs a Sun to shot of love. Clematis Virgin's Summer 12-15' x Vine Partial YES NO YES YES YES YES virginiana Bower to Fall 3-6' Shade Perfect for climbing structures, arbors, chain-link fences, etc. This one will root where it makes good soil contact, but can be kept in place with a little old-fashioned trick called gardening.

Thrives in average soils, and can tolerate considerable moisture but doesn't need it once established. Beautiful red trumpet-shaped flowers with orange throats from midsummer to frost and a climbing habit reaching up to 30' tall, make Flamenco a star performer! Eye-catching 3" blooms in terminal clusters shine against a backdrop of glossy green foliage, making an excellent screen as it climbs trellises, arbors and fences. Sun to Campsis radicans Summer Vine Trumpet Vine Partial 30' NO YES NO YES YES YES 'Flamenco' to Fall Blooms appear on new growth, so early spring Shade pruning will not affect the flowering. Vines must be grown on sturdy structures because mature plants produce considerable weight.

Pollinators can't resist its bright blooms. Does well in poor soils. It is native to the southeastern U. S., but has naturalized in many northern states.